Job ID: 23424-7
Location: 22102 McLean, VA, USA (Onsite – 5 days a week)
Type of Contract and Duration: C2C, 9-month project
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled API Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust APIs that enable seamless integration between applications and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, backend development, and cloud technologies, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define API requirements.
Optimize API performance, security, and scalability.
Implement authentication and authorization protocols such as OAuth, JWT, and API keys.
Debug and troubleshoot API-related issues to ensure reliability.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Conduct code reviews and suggest improvements to API architecture.
Monitor API performance and usage for continuous improvement.
Stay updated with new API technologies and best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in API development using Node.js, Python, Java, C#, or Go.
Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and API design principles.
Hands-on experience with API documentation tools such as Swagger (OpenAPI), Postman, or GraphQL Playground.
Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms like OAuth, JWT, and API Gateways.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of database technologies including SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase).
Proficiency in version control systems like Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in an agile development environment.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
To Apply:
Please send your resume to talent@elitemaverick.com.
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